WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
#21
06-05-2007, 06:56 PM
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RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
I've tried windshields. Always got the head-vibrating wind buffeting that made my vision blurry, so off they came. As for riding long distances or in bad weather or conditions, I ride in all weather conditions except snow/ice, average 75 mph on the highway, and I've put in 700+ mile days with no windshield and apes. Works for me, hehehe...
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#22
06-05-2007, 06:58 PM
RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
ORIGINAL: michaelbarry
I hope you guys aren't reffering to me?
If you are, stick it. I didn't mean to come across as being a "tough guy" or anything like that. I just hated the windshield for what little bit I had it on, and I think if I had left it on on a trip, I would've hated it worse. I run on the interstate at ~80mph usually, without the windshield..and I don't see what the big deal with the wind is. Doesn't seem to be too hard on me..maybe it's just me..who knows?
I hope you guys aren't reffering to me?
If you are, stick it. I didn't mean to come across as being a "tough guy" or anything like that. I just hated the windshield for what little bit I had it on, and I think if I had left it on on a trip, I would've hated it worse. I run on the interstate at ~80mph usually, without the windshield..and I don't see what the big deal with the wind is. Doesn't seem to be too hard on me..maybe it's just me..who knows?
#23
06-05-2007, 06:58 PM
RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
I agree with TM, All my vacations are taken on the bike. Last year it was 6400 miles.
Even had to dodge a Twister, Windshield ended up in such bad shape we had to replace
it, just think without the windshield all the wear and tear would have been on us.
I wish I was a tough guy but I do like feeling relaxed at the end of the ride.
Not justifying should or should not, its only a tried opinion.
Thanks,
Saint
Even had to dodge a Twister, Windshield ended up in such bad shape we had to replace
it, just think without the windshield all the wear and tear would have been on us.
I wish I was a tough guy but I do like feeling relaxed at the end of the ride.
Not justifying should or should not, its only a tried opinion.
Thanks,
Saint
#25
06-05-2007, 07:01 PM
RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
ORIGINAL: TM
The point is that while you have a distaste for a windshield there are those that do use them and like to use them. You can't expect to make comments like windshields suck and then have some *** tell everyone that windshields are for pussies and not expect someone that rides with one on a constant bases not defend the use of one.
Its just a bases for a useless argument that has no winner. Both sides are right because its a personal choice.
Thats all. I just put that crap out there in my previous post to get ahead of all the BS that was coming.
ORIGINAL: michaelbarry
I hope you guys aren't reffering to me? If you are, stick it. I didn't mean to come across as being a "tough guy" or anything like that. I just hated the windshield for what little bit I had it on, and I think if I had left it on on a trip, I would've hated it worse. I run on the interstate at ~80mph usually, without the windshield..and I don't see what the big deal with the wind is. Doesn't seem to be too hard on me..maybe it's just me..who knows?
I hope you guys aren't reffering to me?
If you are, stick it. I didn't mean to come across as being a "tough guy" or anything like that. I just hated the windshield for what little bit I had it on, and I think if I had left it on on a trip, I would've hated it worse. I run on the interstate at ~80mph usually, without the windshield..and I don't see what the big deal with the wind is. Doesn't seem to be too hard on me..maybe it's just me..who knows?
Its just a bases for a useless argument that has no winner. Both sides are right because its a personal choice.
Thats all. I just put that crap out there in my previous post to get ahead of all the BS that was coming.
#26
06-05-2007, 07:02 PM
RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
I wasn't referring to you. I was referring to the uncalled for "cager" comment. It doesn't matter to me if you like them or not, because it's your choice. But as TM has said, a personwill defend their use when an asinine comment is made about them.
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06-05-2007, 07:04 PM
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RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
ORIGINAL: michaelbarry
Put the windshield on my bike and tried it today for the first time, just to try it. I hated it. It didn't keep much wind off of me at all (that's what I figured it would do) and I couldn't really get used to looking over it. Needless to say, as soon as I got back home after my 4 mile trip with it, it was pulled right back off.
Put the windshield on my bike and tried it today for the first time, just to try it. I hated it. It didn't keep much wind off of me at all (that's what I figured it would do) and I couldn't really get used to looking over it. Needless to say, as soon as I got back home after my 4 mile trip with it
, it was pulled right back off.
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06-05-2007, 07:05 PM
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RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
I want a both a Nightrain and ElectraGlide in my Garageso i can go windshield or not depending on my destination and mood.
#29
06-05-2007, 07:12 PM
RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
Put me down for the no windshield. I rode with it for a while but just didn't seem right to me so I romoved it. I do put it on in the winter when the temps get down in the 30s but that doesn't happen too often. Anyway, no shield. My .02
#30
06-05-2007, 07:12 PM
RE: WINDSHIELDS SUCK in my opinion.
ORIGINAL: oldfartjc
You won't think it sucks when a big black bird hits you a 70+ mph, then let me hear your opinion about windshields. The bird made a hell of a noise when it smacked into my windshield. Much better sound and feeling then smacking into your chest or head.
ORIGINAL: michaelbarry
Put the windshield on my bike and tried it today for the first time, just to try it. I hated it. It didn't keep much wind off of me at all (that's what I figured it would do) and I couldn't really get used to looking over it. Needless to say, as soon as I got back home after my 4 mile trip with it, it was pulled right back off.
Put the windshield on my bike and tried it today for the first time, just to try it. I hated it. It didn't keep much wind off of me at all (that's what I figured it would do) and I couldn't really get used to looking over it. Needless to say, as soon as I got back home after my 4 mile trip with it
, it was pulled right back off.
..but I think i'll just take my chances without it.